AMPHITHEATER HIGH SCHOOL
Amphitheater High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Amphitheater Unified District (4406) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 1,206 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, Amphitheater High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Amphitheater High School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is the flagship institution of the Amphitheater Public Schools district. Established in 1939, it holds a long-standing reputation as one of the oldest and most historic high schools in the region. The campus serves a diverse student body and is known for fostering a strong sense of community pride, often referred to by the school's mascot as the "home of the Panthers."
Academically and extracurricularly, the school offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. This includes rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, and a wide variety of athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs. With a focus on both academic achievement and personal development, Amphitheater High School emphasizes inclusive learning environments and active community involvement, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to navigate a global society.
For more information, contact Amphitheater High School at (520) 696-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 696-5000
AMPHITHEATER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tucson, AZ with about 1,206 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Amphitheater Unified District (4406)
- Total Students:
- 1,206
- Teachers:
- 70.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,206 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.9%
- White
- 17.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.